Tales & Games: The Three Little Pigs
- Designer Laurent Pouchain
- Publisher Purple Brain Creations , 2 Pionki , Albi , asmodee , Asterion Press
- Illustration Xavier Collette
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You play as a little pig building your dream house from straw, wood, and bricks using special pink dice. Roll up to three times each turn, collecting symbols to trade for doors, windows, and roofs. If you roll two wolf symbols, you can blow down another player's house. The game combines Dice Rolling, Push Your Luck, and Take That mechanics for an engaging, quick experience.
Who Is This Game For?
This game targets families with children aged 7 and up, offering an easy-to-learn family game experience. With a playtime of around 20 minutes, it's suitable for short gaming sessions and requires no prior experience.
How It Works
On your turn, you roll special pink dice up to three times to get symbols. These symbols can be exchanged for building parts like doors, windows, and roofs. The Dice Rolling and Push Your Luck mechanics let you decide how many times to roll, balancing risk and reward. If two wolf symbols appear, the Take That mechanic allows you to blow down an opponent's house, adding player interaction and tension.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Laurent Pouchain, this game ties the classic fairy tale to an original dice game format. It won the Boardgames Australia Awards Best Children's Game in 2014 and is part of the Tales & Games series by Purple Brain Creations. The blend of Dice Rolling, Push Your Luck, and Take That mechanics makes it unique among children's games.
Awards
2014
2013
- 2014 Boardgames Australia Awards Best Children's Game — Winner
- 2014 Ludoteca Ideale Children's Games — Winner
- 2014 Lys Enfant — Finalist
Pro
- Easy rules suitable for children aged 7+
- Short playtime of about 20 minutes
- Engaging mix of Dice Rolling, Push Your Luck, and Take That
- Winner of the 2014 Boardgames Australia Awards Best Children's Game
Contra
- Limited to 2-5 players
- Not suited for complex strategy gamers
- Luck plays a significant role due to dice rolling
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is based on the classic fairy tale of the three little pigs, set in a child-friendly storybook world. Players build houses while the big bad wolf tries to blow them down.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Be cautious with how often you roll to manage the risk of a wolf attack.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, the game supports 2 to 5 players and has no solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A game lasts around 20 minutes, suitable for quick play sessions.
What prior experience do I need?
It is designed as a family game and requires no prior experience.
How does this compare to similar games?
Its combination of Dice Rolling, Push Your Luck, and Take That is unique in children's dice games.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, it’s ideal for families with kids aged 7 and above and short game sessions.
What mechanic makes it special?
The game features Dice Rolling, Push Your Luck, and Take That mechanics that create tension and interaction.
Fazit
Tales & Games: The Three Little Pigs is a recommended family game for those who enjoy dice games with a fairy tale theme. Its simple mechanics and short playtime make it ideal for kids aged 7 and up.
